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HELP! Bed Bugs in New Apt? [a: cockroach nymphs]

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hodgez2001

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Nov 2 2011 10:14:26
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I just moved into a new apt and found these two bugs while cleaning out a closet (one) and my bathroom (the other). They were dead, but being in two different parts of the apartment has me seriously worried! I took pictures with one flipped upside down. The light spot is on the back of the one turned the normal way. I'm praying these are NOT bed bugs! Can anyone identify them? Thanks for any help!!

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Nov 2 2011 10:17:36
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I'm not the best IDer on the site, but I'm pretty sure that those aren't bed bugs. Chances are one of the expert ID folks will be along soon to confirm and tell you what they are (I think roach nymphs, but like I said, wait for the experts who are much better than me for confirmation.)
hodgez2001

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Nov 2 2011 10:20:11
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buggyinsocal - 2 minutes ago »
I'm not the best IDer on the site, but I'm pretty sure that those aren't bed bugs. Chances are one of the expert ID folks will be along soon to confirm and tell you what they are (I think roach nymphs, but like I said, wait for the experts who are much better than me for confirmation.)

Thank you!
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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Nov 2 2011 10:20:22
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I would agree with buggy - definitely not bed bugs. I'm thinking cockroaches as well.
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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Nov 2 2011 10:25:02
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Yes they are roach nymphs
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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Nov 2 2011 12:43:37
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They're both German cockroach (Blattella germanica) nymphs.
hodgez2001

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Nov 2 2011 17:50:12
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Whew! Thanks very much everyone. Not excited about roaches (!) but I'll take them over bed bugs any day. I can go after roaches.